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Here are some links to get you started on Ancient China. We will of course start with the Geography and hopefully by now you will be to clearly explain why.
Geography Of China
Geography of China in less than 3 minutes!!
Spend time on these links, in this ORDER... be sure you know the Geography of China by the end of the class period, so don't spend all your time on the fun stuff!!
1. Exploring China's Geography
2. Owl and Mouse - Geography of Asia
4. Mr Donn (not me) Geography of China (select China, and scroll to bottom)
Some Fun China Geo Links
http://www.ancientchina.co.uk/geography/home_set.html
Ancient China Interactive Challenge
Ancient China Online Games
http://www.wartgames.com/themes/china.html
The Shang Dynasty
Breaking Down The Content- Note Taking For Ancient China
We talk a lot in class about learning new methods to make sense of the overload of information
presented to us in the textbooks. Acquiring the skills to organize, prioritize & summarize
information into notes that make sense is my goal for you this year -
but it takes practice...
The Shang Dynasty Video
The Shang ("shong) Online Collection
http://www.goorulearning.org/#collection-play&id=0d00d613-b994-4e4b-a5d0-e14d0e91b13f
Pay attention to the Geography of the Dynasty,
Accomplishments,
People and learn about
the term Feudalism........
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The Zhou ("jo") Dynasty Collection
Click Here for the Online Collection
Pay attention to the Geography of the Dynasty,
Accomplishments,
People and learn about
the term Feudalism........
Knowledge Check Review
Other Links To Review
Review the pages below for Dynasties, Shang and Zhou
- then take short quiz for Shang & Zhou
Dynasty Overview
http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/dynasties.php
http://www.historyforkids.net/dynasties-of-ancient-china.html
Shang
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/china/history/shang.htm
Quiz
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/china/history/quizzes/shang.htm
Zhou
http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/zhou_dynasty.php
Quiz
http://www.ducksters.com/history/china/zhou_dynasty_questions.php
The Philosophies of Ancient China
Study Guide- Chapter 5 Section 2
Chapter 5 Section 2: Notes Format
Confucius & The Cute Unicorn
Note how the great Confucius stressed the importance of "listening"
2500 years ago...just like Mr. Murphy does in class everyday!!
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The Bio Project
Week of March.......
Qin, Han, Great Wall, Silk Road
Study Guide Change: see #2..you are anticipating what two questions will be asked for
each of the first three sections
The Qin Dynasty - only 3 minutes but lots of key information, listen closely:
The Han Dynasty - only 3 minutes but lots of key information, don't worry
about all the different names towards the end, just get the main points.
The GreatWall
More Info On The Silk Road:
http://china.mrdonn.org/silkroad.html
Cool Movie on the China's Dynasty & Other key stuff..
NEW!! The Silk Road
Some Fun Ancient Chinese Games Links
http://china.mrdonn.org/games.html
Dynasty Review With Madonna
Combining Video Notes + Textbook
Review Options For Knowledge Check
1. Spend time on More Study Central 5.2 (learn vocab people)
2. Spend time on More Study Central 5.3 (know vocab and people)
3. Review your notes and make a Dynasty Chart of Qin vs Han
4. Review your notes and make a Philosophy Chart for the three Philosophies
Go to Jeopardy Labs and BROWSE by topics: Qin, Han, Great Wall, Silk Road
Qin vs Han
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/chinese-empires-qin-han
Qin Han Confucianism and Silk Road
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/ancient-china545
HERE IT IS, THE NEXT BIG HIT...
THE YING AND YANG SONG PERFORMED LIVE
BY 2nd PERIOD LAPTOP CLASS
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